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What are some skills that can be turned into hobbies that would be good for a Leftist to know? (hexbear.net)

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Like the title! I want to cultivate some helpful skills but do so gradually, as a hobbyist. Tempted to get into lockpicking, haha.

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[–] [email protected] 13 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

I've been interested in "locksport", competitive lockpicking, ever since reading about it in a Wired article about DEF CON years ago. During covid quarantine I got a transparent practice lock and a set of picks and started learning picking. It's pretty fun and I find it relaxing, kind of like a fidget spinner. Masterlock padlocks are super easy but I haven't practiced much on doorknobs or harder locks.